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Photoshop Compositing: Layers, Shapes & Masks

This three hour, one-on-one specialized training session, taught by the only Certified Master Photographer in the Carolinas, teaches you how to understand and use the advanced power of Photoshop’s layers, masks and shapes to composite multiple images (or parts of them) into one photo to tell a compelling story!

In this hands-on session you will learn how to seamlessly meld and merge parts of different photos to create a unique masterpiece of your own! Composite images make great posters and cards for personal or business purposes.

Topics covered in this on-location session include:

  • Navigating the Photoshop interface
  • Advanced Composting techniques
  • Learning and using Masks
  • Learning and using Shapes
  • Learning and using Layers
  • Importing objects and layers
  • Using Smart Objects
  • Using Text
  • Learning the menus
  • Selective Color Techniques
  • Importance of CONTRAST (and its many variations)
  • Benefits of enhancing colors WITHOUT using saturation
  • Creating great Black and White imagery
  • Applying SAVED “looks” to other photos
  • Using Vector pen
  • Learning & using keyboard shortcuts
  • and much more!

 Whether you are a true beginner, or just need a refresher course, this is the fastest, most cost effective way to learn.

Online or In-person

  • Architectural Photography
  • Beginner’s (Basic) Digital Photography
  • Child Photography
  • Cinema / Video Shooting
  • Flash Photography
  • High Dynamic Range (Shoot & Edit)
  • Landscapes & Cityscapes
  • Lightroom: Power Editing
  • Lightroom: Professional Workflow
  • Long Exposure / Painting with Light
  • Photoshop Compositing: Layers, Shapes & Masks
  • Photoshop: Power Editing
  • Photoshop: Restoring Photos
  • PROFESSIONAL LIGHTROOM EDITOR CERTIFICATION
  • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER CERTIFICATION
  • PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOP EDITOR CERTIFICATION
  • PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHER CERTIFICATION
  • PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER CERTIFICATION
  • Special Effects In-Camera
  • Sports, Dance & Action Photography
  • Street (Candid) Photography
  • Travel / Vacation Photography
  • PRIVATE TUTORING – Any Subject

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